What’s the most unlikely inspiration for a metal band? Ned Flanders, of course, and that’s why Okilly Dokilly is the only Flanders-themed band out there. Created by Head Ned and Bled Ned (probably not real names), it has three other members: Red Ned, Thread Ned and Stead Ned. And they play metal, with lyrics that are basically all Ned Flanders quotes. For example, “All That Is Left”, is a song dedicated to the Leftorium store.

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Okilly Dokilly is based in Phoenix, Arizona. They describe their genre as Nedal, which is “not as fast as Bartcore, and a little cleaner than Krusty Punk”. The head Neds came up with the idea while standing in a store check-out line and thinking up cutesy names for metal bands. “In reality, this is all just an over-the-top attempt at getting Matt Groening’s autograph, even if it comes on a cease and desist letter,” Head Ned told RipItUp. If that doesn’t happens, their first concert is supposed be held on September 5th in Phoenix!